AS - Mission-Driven Leadership
The Associate of Science degree with a major in Mission-Driven Leadership provides a foundational framework of leadership and mission primarily within Gospel-centered organizations, including churches, Christian non-profits, and other parachurch organizations. The program is also highly relevant in other organizational contexts, especially for leaders or organizational members who are faith-based or positively faith-leaning in their perspectives. The program combines relevant education in ministry concepts, leadership, and biblical studies to provide a foundation for leaders in any of these organizations. Key components of the program include exploration of the student’s personal calling, a focus on character development as the basis of effective leadership, fit or purpose within the organization, and integration of site-based mission-fulfillment labs, which provide students the opportunity to apply their classroom knowledge in a local missional setting through experiential discovery and learning.
Upon completion of the Associate of Science degree with a major in Mission-Driven Leadership, students will be able to:
- Utilize fundamental biblical and theological concepts for leadership and management in the organization and mission.
- Demonstrate foundational leadership and management practices.
- Demonstrate basic knowledge, skills, and abilities to organize, lead, and multiply missional initiatives that engage multiple constituencies.
- Articulate a foundational perspective on life calling, self-leadership, and career within the context of faith- oriented and mission-driven organizations.
Admission Requirements
The admission requirements for the AS in Mission-Driven Leadership offered through the College of Adult and Professional Studies are as follows:
- Proof of standard high school diploma or GED certification.
Transfer/Assessed Credit Policy
Transfer credit for degree requirements for undergraduate programs within the College of Adult and Professional Studies may be granted as follows:
- Credit must have been earned at a college or university that is accredited by an accrediting agency recognized by both the U.S. Department of Education (ED) and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) with a minimum grade of "C."
- Credit must be 100 level or above.
- Courses must be approved by the Division of Leadership & Followership Studies.
- Credit documented on a JST or CCAF transcript for training received in any MOS, NEC system, AFSC, and Coast Guard Ratings.
- Associate programs offered through the College of Adult and Professional Studies require a minimum of 15 credit hours of courses in the academic major to be taken at Indiana Wesleyan University.
- Assessed credit for degree requirements may be granted through IWU's assessment of prior learning.
Graduation Requirements
To graduate with an Associates of Science in Mission-Driven Leadership, DeVoe School of Business, Technology, & Leadership, College of Adult and Professional Studies at Indiana Wesleyan University, the following requirements must be met:
- Completion of 60 semester hours.
- Completion of the required core courses with a GPA of 2.0 or higher.
- Cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher.
- Completion of 24 hours of general education requirements as specified (General Education Requirements).
- Payment of all tuition and fees is required to receive a diploma.
AS - Mission-Driven Leadership - Program of Study
AS - Foundational Courses
| GEN-111 | Foundations of Lifelong Learning | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 3 |
Bible Courses
| BIB-120 | The Bible As Literature | 3 |
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| (also meets General Education Requirement) | |
| BIB-121 | Bible Journeys | 3 |
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| (also meets General Education Requirement) | |
Personal Mission Courses
| BUS-150 | Personal Finance | 3 |
| LDR-201 | Foundations of Life Calling | 3 |
| MDL-201 | Christian Spiritual Formation for Leaders and Followers | 3 |
Leadership Courses
Capstone Course
| LDR-270 | Public Service and Management Capstone | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 24 |
Mission Labs Courses
Students may complete up to 9 credit hours in experiential learning at the Associate's degree level by completing mission labs. Each lab may be completed up to two times. Completing
LDR-111 and
LDR-211 at Associates’ level recommended.
| LDR-111 | Mission-Driven Leadership Lab 1 - Self Leadership | 3 |
| LDR-211 | Mission-Driven Leadership Lab 2 - Congregational or Organizational Leadership | 3 |
| LDR-311 | Mission-Driven Leadership Lab 3 - Technology and Trends | 3 |
| LDR-411 | Mission-Driven Leadership Lab 4 - Community or Global Leadership | 3 |
